Early Childhood Education Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities within the established guidelines.
• Implements daily lesson/activity plans for the classroom. Submits lesson plans weekly.
• Supervises the children and non-lead teachers, classroom, and all activities.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Participates in parent conferences when necessary, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Maintains required program records.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, material explorations, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Promote, establish and maintain a positive YMCA image at all times.
• Dress in an appropriate and professional manner following YMCA rules and guidelines.
• Follow YMCA work rules and procedures to complete all assigned tasks and duties in an efficient, timely and positive manner at all times.
• Model anti-biased behavior towards children, parents or staff.
• Take initiative to be willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed, including providing other teacher's breaks as needed.
• Follow all YMCA, Child Development Department, and State Licensing policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain State Licensing and staff/child ratios requirements at all times.
• Helps orient new parents and children to the program, assisting with tours as needed.
• Be flexible with their room assignments, willing to assist in the classrooms that need their help with a positive attitude.
• Address parent concerns and comments in a timely and professional manner; keep the Early Learning Center Director informed of all parent concerns and issues.
• Cooperate with the director through any program changes, investigations, and coaching opportunities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 12+ ECE units from an accredited college and a commitment to continue education to obtain an AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Infant Toddler ECE units are required. Completed of infant and toddler courses from an accredited college with a "C" grade or better.
• Complete in-house and online Safety, Sexual Harassment, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter and other assigned trainings within the first 30 days of hire.
• Up-to-date TB test every 2 years. If you have a chest x-ray on file a TB test is no longer required.
• Must have a current Live scan active on file.
• One year previous experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a developmental setting preferred.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is not considered light duty. Employee must be able to lift 40-60 pounds; be able stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, kneel, and be in good physical health.
• Employee must be able to be on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to safely withstand exposure to the elements which include sun, wind, and any weather while on duty.
• Ability to see at normal distance and hear normal conversations and sounds.
• Use hands and fingers to fill out required forms on regular basis.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Early Learning Center Director. This position is responsible for supervision and care of children in the early learning program and aiding the team of teachers in general supervision and management of a class of children. Provides direction for the program and classroom, assists in planning and implements age appropriate program curriculum. This position is also responsible for helping record keeping, inventory of supplies in the classroom and any safety issues. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that is in accordance with the association's policies and procedures that focus on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.